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If a patient is returned to the OR for post-op bleeding, which code is more appropriate to use? The approach can be via sternotomy or thoracotomy so I'm not sure why you would use one over the other...
35820 This code is used to report exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis, or infection complications of veins and arteries of the chest only.. More specific to the heart
35820 This code is used to report exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis, or infection complications of veins and arteries of the chest only.. More specific to the heart